Best Nick Hendrix Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 335 - 10 Influential East Romans with Anthony Kaldellis. Part 1 1:15:10

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As we look back at Byzantium I turned once more to Professor Anthony Kaldellis. I asked him to present a list of ten influential East Romans who were not featured heavily in the political narrative. Anthony Kaldellis is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Chicago. He is the author of over a dozen books on Byzantium includ…

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Chuck Berry: The Original Rock 'n' Roller with Jason Sinay 41:52

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Singer-songwriter Jason Sinay, maybe best known for his work alongside Mike Campbell in Dirty Knobs, joins us to talk about the most foundational rock ’n’ roll guitarist of them all, the man who started the ball rolling, Chuck Berry. When it comes to his guitar playing, his influence can be heard across all styles. Without his licks, his songs, his…

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Rerelease: The Who-The Seeker 15:30

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast while Justin and Tyler relax and take their winter break, we are re-releasing our episode of The Who and their single, The Seeker. We will be back with brand new episode starting in February.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Nick Locapo & Erik Tait Wrap Up 2025 - S7E12 29:05

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Nick Locapo and Erik Tait wrap up 2025. They discuss some of their favorite tricks, favorite downloads, and favorite moments at Penguin in 2025. Nick also shares some updates on the new venue, The Hand and the Eye, opening in 2026 in Chicago.By Erik Tait

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Episode 334 - State Builders from the Steppe with Eric Halsey 46:49

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I talk to Eric Halsey about his new book State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire. In it he chronicles the rise and fall of the Bulgars as they arrive in the Balkans and forge a state that would be a thorn in the Byzantine side. I thoroughly recommended the book. It’s well researched, easy to read and it’s nice to hea…

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1965 Billboard Charts 23:37

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler look at the top 100 hits at the year end on the 1965 Billboard Charts. Of course, we do not completely agree with the 1965 charts, so we give you our top 25 each as we think they should have finished. Let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Top Five Under Five Retrospective - S7E11 1:15:10

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One more retrospective for the holiday season. Erik Tait gathers the very first Top Five Under Five segments ,including appearances by Nathan Coe Marsh, Michael Kent, and more! Stay tuned to the end of the show if your name is Ben for a special holiday message.By Erik Tait

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John Lennon-Happy XMAS (War is Over) 20:45

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, we release one of our classic Christmas episodes from years past. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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The Desert Island Magic Book Retrospective - S7E10 59:29

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This week we take a look back at the first dozen Desert Island Magic Book recordings, featuring Cate Osborn, Mat Franco, Ben Earl, and many more. We also take some time to keep our thoughts with Eric Jones, and consider donating to his GoFundMe. Eric Jones Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eric-jones…

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Episode 333 - The Bachelorhood of Basil II with Mark Masterson 44:49

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To mark the 1000th anniversary of his death we revisit the bachelorhood of Basil II. My guest is Mark Masterson — until recently Associate Professor of Classics at Victoria University of Wellington (retired 2025). His work explores masculinity, desire, and male social bonds in the Roman world. In his book Between Byzantine Men he discusses an orati…

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Chris Shiflett Went Way Back with Ace Frehley 37:35

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To celebrate the late great Space Ace, we called up PG’s favorite Kiss fan, Chris Shiflett. On at least one of your 100 Guitarists hosts’ favorite episode of Shred with Shifty, the Foo guitarist sat down with Ace to talk about his guitar playing on “Shock Me.” It’s a fun interview with lots of great anecdotes and killer vibes. But Shiflett has a lo…

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Meet the Beatles Episode #18 Christmas Time Is Here Again 21:31

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast and our Meet the Beatles series, Justin and Tyler bring you another Holiday song this time from the Fab Four. From the band's 5th annual fan club Christmas record, we listen to and review The Beatles and their Christmas gift of Christmas Time Is Here Again. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Happy Ho…

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Carisa Hendrix - The Rise To Power of Lucy Darling - S7E9 1:08:20

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Carisa Hendrix joins the show live from Las Vegas. She discusses the explosive rise to prominence of Lucy Darling on Instagram and TikTok. She dishes on Canada's Got Talent, building her incredible community, and how the transition from magic famous to actually famous has changed her show.By Erik Tait

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Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003) So Dark It Missed The Mark 1:11:58

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick dust off their dual pistols, crank up the early-2000s angst, and step into the shadowy, conspiratorial world of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness—the game that tried to reinvent Lara Croft… and occasionally forgot how legs work in the process. Fresh off being framed for the murder of her mentor Werner Vo…

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The Beach Boys-Little Saint Nick 21:05

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler start to get into the Christmas spirit and listen to and review The Beach Boys, and their 1963 hit Christmas song, Little Saint Nick. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Bill Cook - The True Magic Of Sound - S7E8 34:06

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Bill Cook has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, an award-winning documentary, and is currently headlining cruise ships around the world. He started as a young teen magician in Chicago, working in nursing homes, and went to school to be a Foley Artist. Now he's on top of the world.…

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The Mamas and The Papas-Monday Monday 21:49

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Mama's and The Papa's and their hit 1966 single Monday Monday. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Jason Bird - Strolling For Dollars - S7E7 40:34

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Jason Bird has headlined on the Las Vegas Strip, appeared on Masters of Illusion, and now has written a book, Strolling for Dollars. He details his decades of experience as a strolling magician, making a successful living, so that you can learn how to translate his experience into your success. Plus, he shares some incredible tips that you can star…

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Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku (2004) Jack To The Future 59:45

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick strap on their sandals, grab their gleaming katanas, and dive headfirst into the stylized, time-warped epic that is Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku. From the moment the boys hit “Start,” they’re hurled into a world where the future is corrupted, everything has an angular edge, and Aku’s voice echoes like …

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Robert DeLeo on Aerosmith: “They Raised Me” 44:23

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When it comes to rockin’ ’n’ rollin’, it doesn’t get more classic than Aerosmith. Guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford have spent decades bouncing their riffs off each other, and these days they’re still at it with the Joe Perry Project. For this episode, we called up JPP bassist Robert DeLeo—best known as a Stone Temple Pilot—to talk about his l…

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Meet the Beatles Episode #17 Help Album Review Side 2 45:00

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Side 2 of The Beatles and their 5th studio album. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Erik & Nick Spill All The New Tricks Coming Out Black Friday!!! S7E6 39:14

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Erik and Nick wake up at the crack of dawn and give a totally unauthorized preview of all the new tricks dropping during Penguin Magic's 2025 Black Friday. They hold nothing back and talk about eleven new tricks dropping for the holiday season!By Erik Tait

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Meet the Beatles Episode #16 Help Album Review Side 1 46:28

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler return to their Meet The Beatles series and their 5th studio album Help. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Nick Locapo - What Happens When You Submit Your Trick - S78E5 35:09

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Nick Locapo returns to the show to discuss the latest tricks. Nick & Erik also discuss a listener question that came in after the last show. What is the best way to submit a trick to Penguin, and what happens after your trick is submitted.By Erik Tait

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Tails Noir (2021) Noir Gone Wild 1:05:49

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick dust off their detective hats, light a cigarette under the flickering glow of a neon sign, and step into the rain-soaked, crumbling streets of dystopian Vancouver in Backbone. This isn’t your average pixel-art adventure — it’s a smoky, jazz-drenched neo-noir where everyone’s an animal, the city’s rotting …

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Talkin’ John Scofield with Adam Levy 1:04:36

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John Scofield is undeniably one of the preeminent forces in contemporary jazz guitar. Along with a few of his peers—see Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern—he modernized the sound of our instrument and the genre. But there’s much more to Scofield than just jazz. To break down the deepest of Scofield’s records and talk about the intricacies of his…

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Cream-Badge 21:40

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review Cream and their 1969 song Badge. Co written by Eric Clapton and George Harrison, how do you think this song still holds up to this day? Give it a listen and let us know at [email protected] Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Erik Tait - Listener Questions - S7E4 44:55

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Erik Tait takes questions sent in by the listeners! Where to find your local magic club, how to get longer sets, where to get your tricks published, and a lot more! He even brings back Desert Island Magic Books and Top Five Under Five when asked by a loyal listener.By Erik Tait

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (2025) Echoes of Erdrick 1:10:50

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dust off their swords, shine their armor, and set out on a nostalgic journey through the land of Alefgard in “Dragon Quest I & II Remake.” Square Enix has taken two of the most important JRPGs ever made and given them the full HD-2D treatment—complete with shimmering pixel art, dynamic lighting, and a sou…

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Jimi Hendrix-Stone Free Song Review 17:00

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler are taking a small vacation. So please enjoy our replay of Jimi Hendrix and his single Stone Free.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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The Outer Worlds 2 (2025) Capitalism Just Got Cosmic 1:17:00

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave blast off to the outer reaches of the galaxy and dive headlong into The Outer Worlds 2 — Obsidian’s long-awaited sequel that promises more satire, more chaos, and even more morally confusing decisions than before. Gone are the familiar worlds of Halcyon; this time, the duo find themselves in a brand-new s…

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Josh Burch - Behind The Penguin Magic Social Media - S7E3 38:07

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Josh Burch is not just a talented creator and performer of magic; he is also the brains behind the social media team at Penguin Magic. He helps to curate the videos that regularly go viral, and develops new material for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He shares the secrets magicians should know to get their own magic videos featured on Penguin Magi…

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Adrian Belew’s Wildest Sounds 51:36

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Adrian Belew has spent his career on the cutting edge of guitar sounds, inventing the most forward-thinking tones to ever appear on record. His work as a solo artist and with King Crimson would be enough to land him on every guitarist’s radar. But that’s just one facet of his musical life, and he’s famously spent time with some of the biggest artis…

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The Kinks-All Day and All of the Night Song Review 21:07

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Kinks and their hit 1964 song All Day and All of the Night. One of the earliest heavy guitar driven singles, how do you think it still holds up to this day?By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025) Being A Ninja Never Gets Old 1:09:39

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dive headfirst into the relentless chaos of Ninja Gaiden 4 — a game that doesn’t just test your reflexes, it punishes your mistakes. This time Ryu is out and Yakumo, a skilled ninja of the Raven Clan, takes the hot seat. Sounds like a Tuesday for a Super Ninja. Armed with his ever-growing arsenal, new Blo…

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Myq Kaplan - Writing Comedy For Magic & The Hand & The Eye Update- S7E2 1:14:25

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Myq Kaplan is a comedian and writer with a truly unique approach to creativity. He discusses not only his approach to writing, but also actionable ways magicians can infuse comedy into their show. Before that Nick Locapo comes on the show to discuss the latest tricks and share updates on The Hand & The Eye, the new magic venue coming to Chicago. My…

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Journey (2012) Sand, Sound, and Soul 1:00:53

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick set aside their usual chaos and step into something far more serene — Journey, the meditative, wordless adventure from thatgamecompany. Gone are the guns, gadgets, and dialogue trees. Instead, they don flowing red robes, a magical scarf, and head off into the endless desert toward a distant, glowing mount…

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The Moody Blues-Ride My See Saw Song Review 22:01

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Moody Blues and their hit 1968 single Ride My See Saw. After the passing of Moody Blues member John Lodge, we thought it only fitting to review one of his Moody Blues songs. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.By Classic Vinyl Podcast

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Craig Petty - Magic, Mischief, and Lost Luggage - S7E1 43:42

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Craig Petty returns to the show to discuss his chaotic trip to Magic Live, spill the beans behind Game Changer and an unreleased effect for Keymaster, and discuss his kids' illusion show that is performing on some of the largest stages in the UK. Magic and Mischief is headlining House of Secrets and you need to know about it.…

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger (2025) It's Finally Digivolving! 1:11:02

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick jack into the grid and find themselves in the glitchy, time-twisting world of Digimon Story: Time Stranger. What was supposed to be a casual dive into cyberspace quickly spirals into a full-blown temporal disaster when a mysterious program tears through the world, merging past, present, and future into on…

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Joe Walsh: The Classic Classic Rock Guitarist with Greg Koch 45:51

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When you think of classic rock guitar, what do you hear? Who is the most classic of all classic rock guitarists? We have a theory, and we tapped Greg Koch, the hard-touring, hard-rocking Gristlemaster himself, to join us and test it out. Is it Joe Walsh? From his time with the James Gang through joining the Eagles and embarking on a successful, hit…

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The Who-Substitute Song Review 24:02

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This week on Classic Vinyl Podcast, Justin and Tyler listen to and review The Who and their 1966 single Substitute. Long considered one of The Who's best early songs, how do you think it still holds up today?By Classic Vinyl Podcast